I have made the determination regarding the ad valorem equivalent of the specific rate of duty (or combination of rates including a specific rate), and regarding the representative period, under the authority of section 350(a) (3) (D).

by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 10 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 160), I hereby create a board of three members, to be appointed by me, to investigate these disputes.

I have determined that in each case the modified rate will simplify the computation of the amount of duty imposed with respect to the articles concerned.

President Kennedy pointed out that under the Trade Expansion legislation now pending before the Congress the United States Government might be able, through reciprocal agreements, to bring about a general reduction of trade barriers for…

President Kennedy expressed his strong belief in the importance of the Commonwealth as a source of stability and strength for the free World.

In my opinion these unresolved labor disputes have resulted in a strike affecting a substantial part of the tactical fighter production industry, which is part of the aircraft industry of the United States, and which is engaged in trade…

Therefore, in order to remove a peril to the national safety and to secure a resumption of trade, commerce, and transportation among the several states, I direct you, pursuant to the Provisions of Section 208 of the Labor Management…

You may be assured that should you undertake this project, you will have the full cooperation of the Administration.

This is a matter which is being considered in this Government, and also being considered with other governments.

The point I am trying to make is that what we must be concerned about is trying to maintain the vitality of our economy.

We are going to, as I said before, by the 6th of July come forward with the quicker depreciation write-offs under schedule f for $1,200 million.